Violence, Silence, and Rhetorical Cultures of Champion-Building in Sports

This book takes a close look at systems and rhetorics of silencing in sports training, using the Larry Nassar abuse scandal at Michigan State University and within USA Gymnastics as a case study.

List of contents

Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: Violence, Silence, and Athletics; 2. Just Do It: Rhetorical Cultures of Champion-Building; 3. A Predator in USA Gymnastics; 4. Victims’ Voices; 5. Institutions of Silence; 6. The Uphill Climb Forward

About the author

Kathleen Sandell Hardesty teaches English and technical communication at Florida Polytechnic University. She has also worked as a technical writer/editor and communications consultant for the engineering industry.

Summary

This book takes a close look at systems and rhetorics of silencing in sports training, using the Larry Nassar abuse scandal at Michigan State University and within USA Gymnastics as a case study.

Product details

• Authors: Kathleen Sandell Hardesty
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032394664
• ISBN: 978-1-032-39466-4
• No. of pages: 140
• Weight: 172 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Zeichnungen, schwarz-weiss
• Series: Routledge Studies in Rhetoric and Communication
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; History, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Rhetoric, Press & journalism, The arts, Sociolinguistics, Humanities, Sports & outdoor recreation, Communication Studies, Gender studies, gender groups, News media and journalism, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects, Sports and Active outdoor recreation